Francine Poulet Meets the Ghost Raccoon
Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume Two
“Francine Poulet will wrangle readers’ hearts along with rascally wildlife in this standout early chapter book.” — Booklist (starred review)
Francine Poulet is the greatest animal control officer in Gizzford County, hailing from a long line of animal control officers. “The genuine article,” Francine’s dad always called her. She is never scared — until, that is, she’s faced with a screaming raccoon that may or may not be a ghost. Maybe Francine isn’t cut out to be an animal control officer after all! Join a cast of familiar characters — Frank, Stella, Mrs. Watson, and Mercy the porcine wonder—for some riotous raccoon wrangling in the second tale from Deckawoo Drive.
Creators
Kate DiCamillo is the beloved author of many books for young readers, including six books about Mercy Watson as well as the Deckawoo Drive spin-off series, plus seven novels for older readers that include Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures and The Tale of Despereaux, both of which won the prestigious Newbery Medal. Kate was National Ambassador for Young People's Literature 2014-2015. She lives in Minneapolis, USA.
Chris Van Dusen is the author-illustrator of The Circus Ship, King Hugo's Huge Ego, and Randy Riley's Really Big Hit, and the illustrator of the Mercy Watson and Deckawoo Drive series as well as Mac Barnett'sPresident Taft Is Stuck in the Bath. Chris Van Dusen lives in Maine, USA
